Before You Jump—Considerations Prior to Opening Your Own Facility
by Robert Linkul, MS, CSCS,*D, NSCA-CPT,*D
Personal Training Quarterly
June 2017
Vol 4, Issue 3
Before taking any steps toward opening a facility, the personal trainer should review the following considerations to ensure they are making the right decision.
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5. Linkul, R. In the business of building a clientele, the referral is king. Personal Training Quarterly 2(2): 32-33, 2015.
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